Anyone who lives in close proximity to a pickleball court can no doubt attest to the popularity of the sport. According to the 2023 Topline Participation Report from the Sports and …
Summer is here, and it’s time to get outside and explore. At Chimney Rock National Monument you can view the stars, the full moon or take a tour of this majestic place where the ancient Puebloans used to live.
The Pagosa Ranger District anticipates timber harvesting and log hauling along several National Forest System roads through the end of the year.
The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) invites the public to a free lecture given by Dr. John Kappelman on Tuesday, June 11.
The cause of a May 23 fire north of Pagosa Springs remains under investigation.
With our warm spring temperatures, forests are coming alive with a diverse array of plants — plants that provide food or medicine and incredible beauty, and some to admire only from a distance. Join us for a fun and educational ramble through the forest as we discover edible and medicinal native plants.
At its May 21 meeting, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted to award $18,000 in Conservation Trust Fund monies to the Four Corners Flyers to support the construction of concrete tee pads at the Cloman Park disc golf course.
The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors Running Iron Ranch subcommittee and San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) board members held a joint work session to discuss potential options at the Running Iron Ranch on May 8.
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced $250 million to help at-risk communities protect their homes, businesses and infrastructure from catastrophic wildfire, made worse by the climate crisis.
Colorado observes Wildfire Awareness Month each May to encourage residents to better prepare their homes, property and communities for wildfire.
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, an international torch relay, will be coming to the area on Friday, May 24. The international team from five different countries is on a four-month …
Pagosa Pride is a newly formed coalition whose mission is to “celebrate the LGBTQ+community, to advocate for equity and social justice, and to provide space for people for all colors, gender …
The San Juan National Forest’s Pagosa Ranger District office located at 180 Pagosa St. is getting some improvements to its demonstration garden. On Tuesday, May 14, U.S. Forest …
As discussed in last week’s edition of The SUN, the Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership (WEP) is in the very early stages of planning the implementation of our first project — the Pagosa Gateway Project (PGP).
The Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership (WEP) has been working since 2018 to meet one of the goals of the Colorado Water Plan — to develop a stream management plan.
There are five thistle species on the Colorado Noxious Weed List, of which four occur here. Not all thistles are bad, however, as we have many native species that serve a role in our ecosystem. The invasive thistles often occupy the same environment and pose a risk to the survival of our native species.
Just under half of all Coloradans live in the wildland-urban interface and are at risk from wildfires. To increase outreach to Coloradans about wildfire risk, the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) awarded $300,000 to organizations that serve 24 counties through a new grant program.
On Saturday, May 11, the San Juan River will have a surge of boaters competing for cash and prizes during the annual Pagosa Paddle whitewater races. Races will begin at 9:30 and continue …
The Rio Grande National Forest will be conducting four public meetings to present information on the launch of the forest-wide Over Snow Travel Management Planning Project.
Two annual events that celebrate birds occur this year on Saturday, May 11, and you can participate. Global Big Day brings together people who care about birds and contribute to the …